50OTHER FUNCTIONS7 Intercom operationThe optional Intercom function allows you to talk to the deckfrom the cabin. The optional COMMANDMIC III™ is requiredfor Intercom operation.Connect an optional command microphone as described onp. 63.• Transmitting is impossible during Intercom operation.• The received signal is muted during Intercom operation.q Push [IC] to enter Intercom mode.• The optional command microphone power is automaticallyturned ON, even if the power is OFF.w Push and hold [IC] for 1 sec. again to call up the optionalcommand microphone side.• The transceiver and the optional command microphone emit callbeeps.e Push and hold [PTT] and speak at a normal voice levelinto the microphone.• “TTAALLKK” or “LLIISSTTEENN”* appears on the caller or listener functiondisplay.• To adjust the IC-M505’s speaker output level, rotate [VOL].• To adjust the HM-162E’s speaker output level, rotate [SELEC-TOR] after pushing [VOL] on the HM-162E.r After releasing [PTT] you can hear the response throughthe speaker.t To return to the normal operation, push [IC] momentarily.• [16•C] and [DISTRESS] keys are also available.INTERCOMINTERCOMTALKTALKIC-M505 (caller)INTERCOMINTERCOMLISTENLISTENHM-162E (listener)INTERCOMINTERCOMIC-M505/HM-162EPush